We are a family-owned funeral home that has served the communities of Ohio and West Virginia for over 100 years. Our goal is to provide all of the families we serve a respectful and dignified service at a fair price. Whether a traditional service or more contemporary-style service, we try to meet all the needs of the individuals and families we serve.
Charles T. Pridgeon, Jr. 86, of Marietta passed away at 9:35am, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, at Harmar Place.
A complete obituary with information concerning a memorial service will appear at a later date. McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home is assisting the family and message of sympathy may be sent at www.Lankfordfh.com.
Winifred Jane “Winnie” Gutberlet, 77, of Marietta passed away at 6:15am, Friday, January 23, 2026, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born September 22, 1948, in Marietta, a daughter of William Beardmore and Genevieve Busch Beardmore.
Winnie was a graduate of Warren High School, Class of 1966 and retired from Kardex after 34 years of service.
Charlie Champagne, 43 of Belpre, OH passed away on January 17th, 2026 at Country View Manor.
Charlie was nonverbal, yet he had a remarkable ability to light up a room with the twinkle in his eyes and his infectious smile. He was known for a welcoming heart and never met a stranger. Charlie found joy in his musical instruments and sharing his happiness with everyone around him.
Theresa Rose Foran, born to Daniel and Kathryn Foran on January 16th, 2026. Although we were blessed to love her here for only a short time, she lives on in our hearts and memories. Theresa Rose passed into eternity Friday, January 16th, 2026.
Date of Death: Fri, 01/16/2026 Services: Sat, 01/24/2026 12:00 am Read MoreTerry Ray Showalter, 72, of Williamstown, WV, passed away at 8:30 pm, Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at University Hospitals, Cleveland Medical Center in Cleveland, OH. He was born May 14, 1953, in Marietta a son of Floyd R. Showalter and Burnita Dotson Showalter.
He was a graduate of Williamstown High School, class of 1973, and was a life time member of the Church of Christ at 9th and Riverside.
Robert V. Schultheis, III, 57 of Marietta passed away at 11:30 am, Monday, January 12, 2026, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
He was born on January 28, 1968, in Marietta a son of Robert V. Schultheis, Jr. and Norma Strahler Schultheis of Whipple. He attended the Second Congregational Church.
Sharon K. Brooks, 81, of Lowell, OH, passed away at 9:42am, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born on December 3, 1944, In Monroe, Louisana a daughter of Orman Kehl and Emma Bower Kehl.
Sharon was a graduate of Marietta High School in 1962 and was a member of the National Honor Society. She had been employed by Attorneys Davidson, Heckler & Riggs and later worked for Attorneys Fields, Hollister & Nichols and Attorneys McCauley, Webster & Emrick. She was a member of Sixth & Washington Street Church of Christ where she taught Bible School.
